CHOCOLATE CANNOLI CAKE

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Provided by Pat Duran

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 21

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TOPPING:
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
1 c reduced fat ricotta cheese
1/4 c granulated sugar
1 Tbsp cold brewed coffee
2 tsp grated orange peel
1/2 c mini semisweet chocolate chips
BATTER:
1 c granulated sugar
1/2 c cold brewed coffee
1/3 c canola oil
1/3 c orange juice
1 large egg
1 egg white
1 Tbsp cider vinegar
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
1 c all purpose flour
1/2 c whole wheat flour
1/3 c baking cocoa
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt

Steps:

1. Topping: In a small bowl, combine the egg white, ricotta cheese, sugar, coffee and orange peel. Stir in chocolate chips; set aside. --- Batter: In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients; beat until well blended. Combine the flours, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Pour into a 13x9-inch well sprayed baking dish. Top with heaping Tablespoonfuls of ricotta mixture; cut through batter with knife to swirl. Bake at 350^ for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick tested. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate any leftovers.